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MadQuilter 02-11-2017 10:26 AM

I have but prefer newsprint.

Mkotch 02-12-2017 04:25 AM


Originally Posted by anniep (Post 7761382)
Have any of you ever used plain old copy paper for foundation paper piecing? I'm tempted to try it, but afraid I may be sorry.

I used to think I was saving money and time using plain copy paper, but I always ended up tearing the stitching out when removing paper, especially if I used Aurifil thread. I bought myself a package of Carol Doak's foundation paper and have been happy as can be ever since. It tears out easily and the package I bought has lasted forever. Well worth the pennies it cost!

itssewfun 02-12-2017 05:28 AM

I love the accuracy of using paper piecing. I use printer paper that is printed on one side rather than throwing it away. I don't use it for very small pieces, it is harder to remove.

Annababy 02-12-2017 05:43 AM

I use newspaper weight paper. I bought a package on Amazon for less than 10.00. I think it will last forever and it is thin enough that it tears easily.

fivepaws 02-12-2017 06:35 AM

I use it too and other than being a bit tough to remove it works very well for me and it is always on hand.

meanmom 02-12-2017 06:45 AM

I have used regular copy paper in a pinch. I find it harder to remove and it sometimes pulls my stitches out. I do like vellum the best but it can get pricey. I have used the cheap drawing paper tablets made for kids. I get it at the dollar store. It is an off white color, like newsprint. Depending on what tablet you find sometimes I have to trim it to fit in the copier. I keep my old rotary blades just for things like this.

Innov8R 02-12-2017 09:28 AM

I agree with SewingSuz. I use the thinnest, cheapest typing paper I can find.

citruscountyquilter 02-12-2017 09:30 AM

I used to use it until I found newsprint paper on Amazon that is less expensive, tears away easier.

Gail B 02-12-2017 11:19 AM

I find copy paper a bit too heavy for PP. I use newsprint that I purchase from the dollar store that comes in pads. It tears off really easily. Newsprint pads are much cheaper than copy paper.

Sheep Farmer 02-12-2017 11:22 AM

I've practiced both with copy paper and newsprint.
With very small stitch length, they both tear pretty easy (newsprint is slightly easier).
However, the newsprint is way cheaper.
Also, don't forget to use up your old telephone book pages for paper piecing.


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